Minty Couscous Salad

Minty Couscous Salad

RecipesJan 17, 2013, 6:10 PM

Ingredients

10 oz box of couscous

1½ cups hot water

16 oz can chickpeas

2 tsp orange zest

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

¼ tsp salt

2 lb beefsteak tomatoes

½ small onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup mint leaves, torn

¼ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped

Directions:

Place couscous in medium bowl, pour over hot water, cover and leave to sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Stir in chickpeas, orange zest, 1 Tbsp oil and salt.

In a separate bowl combine the tomatoes, onion, mint, ½ tsp salt and 1 Tbsp oil.

Spoon the couscous onto a platter, spoon over the tomato mixture then sprinkle with almonds.